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Gas Guzzling Cars Take Back Seat to Electric Bikes and Scooters for Holiday Giving

    Electric bicycles and scooters are perfect for people who:

    -- Care about the environment
    -- Commute less than 20 miles
    -- Run errands close to home
    -- Live on or near campus
    -- Hate spending time looking for parking spots
    -- Carry a bike on public transportation
    -- Don't want to waste money on car expenses and gas

According to AAA the cost of driving a car 15,000 miles a year (depreciation, insurance, maintenance, registration, and fuel) is 52 cents a mile. Compare that to 3 cents a mile for an electric bicycle and 10 cents a mile for an electric scooter.

"New hi-tech and stylish electric bicycles like the A2B and fun to ride electric scooters like the E-1600 are great alternatives for students who need transportation but not the expense of a car," said Douglas Schwartz, President & CEO of ELV Motors, Inc.

InCalifornia electric bicycles fewer than 1000 watts do not require a license, insurance, or registration.

They can travel 20 miles on a 3 cent charge at speeds up to 20 mph. They can be driven anywhere a bike can go as well as taken on most forms of public transportation. And if you want a good work out, simply turn the motor off and start pedaling. (Check laws in your state)

Electric scooters under 2hp inCalifornia require a M2 motor scooter license, insurance and a one time registration fee. They can travel up to 40 miles on a 10 cent charge with a top speed of 30mph. With storage both under the seat and in the back, and with the ability to carry a passenger, they can replace a car for many errands. (Check laws in your state).

With prices under $4,000, even Santa would want one.

Contact ELV Motors at www.elvmotors.com or call 408-850-8191 for more information or for dealership inquires. Visit us at Booth 1010, San Francisco International Car Show, Nov. 22-29.

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SOURCE ELV Motors